Alton Fire Department Gets Additional Equipment

The Alton Fire Department is adding an additional pumper truck to its fleet. The department budgeted for the purchase of an additional vehicle this year and was able to purchase a 1997 Spartan-Smeal pumper truck from the Wentzville Fire Protection District earlier this month according to Alton Fire Chief Bernie Sebold.

Sebold says the item was included in the budget after a new union contract was approved this year by the Firefighters Local 1255. He says the truck is not “new” but that it is good shape and was available at a good price.

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Sebold says the City has also given the department permission to sell three pieces of equipment to fund the purchase of a new pumper truck in the future. Once the newer truck is purchased, Sebold says the 1997 Spartan-Smeal pumper truck will be placed on reserve to be called out in the event of a large fire or if another truck is down for repairs.